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Squirrel visits the field.

Old 05-26-2010, 10:23 AM
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Watched that last night. Could not figure out where the little guy came from. Not much greenery near the stadium, but it is just a little rodent so I guess they make do anywhere. Got my tickets for Sunday night!
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Awww poor squirrel. He looked like he wanted out, but couldn't find a way.
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In related news, I saved a drowning squirrel on Monday. Got home from work and was turning on the front sprinkler when my daughter started screaming for me to come to the back yard. A squirrel had fallen into the pool and was swimming laps around the perimeter, trying to get out. He couldn't and his head kept dipping lower and lower in the water. It got to the point where he was basically just barely getting any breath at all. However, he also wouldn't let anyone near him. I kept trying to scoop him out with the debris removal net but couldn't get him.

I followed him around the perimeter for about fifteen seconds and then he just rolled over and started to sink, completely devoid of strength to keep swimming. I snatched him out of the water and flung him about eight feet onto the grass. He laid there, eyes open, heaving for breath but not moving at all. While we were around, he kept his eyes open and watched us but didn't move. As soon as we walked away, he closed his eyes and rested.

He stayed there a solid hour and still didn't get up when we approached again. It wasn't 'til I was about three feet away, programming the chlorinator, that he decided he'd had enough and scampered away.

Lucky squirrel.
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^ Happy ending!! Nice job, Jon.

Wish I had a pool
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Originally Posted by MikeyCB,May 26 2010, 01:25 PM
^ Happy ending!! Nice job, Jon.

Wish I had a pool
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Originally Posted by MikeyCB,May 26 2010, 02:25 PM
^ Happy ending!! Nice job, Jon.

Wish I had weather good enough to use a pool
Thanks...and I fixed your comment.

Dad said it snowed up in Alberta over the weekend, I believe.
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Something interesting happened at a baseball game. :flamesuit:
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Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and again....
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Originally Posted by mikes2k
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and again....

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